Preventative Dentistry

Pediatric Care

The best way to teach children about dental health and instill good habits is to make learning fun. Our primary core value is to provide a friendly and inviting atmosphere. We’ll make sure your child’s dental visit is stress-free and enjoyable.

Helpful hints for your children’s teeth

Good oral care begins right away! Wipe your newborn baby’s gums with a moist gauze or washcloth after feedings.

Baby bottles and pacifiers dipped in honey, sugar or any sweet treat can cause tooth decay.Take away bottles once babies are done drinking. Never put a baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice.

Do you know when you share your spoon or fork or clean your baby’s pacifier by licking it you can share bacteria that causes tooth decay?

Fluoridated water will help developing teeth develop strong enamel.Check to be sure your water contains fluoride or ask about fluoride supplements.

Encourage healthy, tooth friendly snacks like fruits and vegetables and sugar free snacks.Avoid sugary or starchy snacks and beverages. Frequent snacking and drinks do not allow the saliva in your child’s mouth to completely wash away the bacteria that causes tooth decay from teeth.

Keep your discussions about dental visits positive!Don’t share any dental fears or anxieties with your child. We are here to help them care for their teeth and are trained to make their visits comfortable.

Encourage children playing sports to wear sportsguards and protect their beautiful smile.

Prevent cavities by placing sealants on molars and premolars as soon as they erupt.Sealants are a clear, thin coating placed on teeth to prevent cavities in the grooves of teeth.

Have an orthodontic screening for early intervention of skeletal growth changes.

Ages 12 and above

Wearing orthodontic braces or appliances?Encourage more frequent brushing and flossing to prevent cavities. How they look when the braces come off depends on the care they give their teeth while the braces are on.

Fluoride rinses after brushing at bedtime can be helpful during this cavity prone teen years.

Clean teeth and fresh breath should be part of the attention to personal appearance that is heightened during teen years.